Generation Z content creators are criticizing their English counterparts for how they glamorize TikTok.
A viral video from the Greek content creator Vasia Tsanikidou mocks the way British women wear makeup, while American commentators chimed in with what they thought “British makeup” meant.
Vasia shared a video of herself walking down the street wearing dark sunglasses and wrote: “Walking around London realizing British makeup is not a TikTok joke.”
“The black eyebrows and white lips always surprised me, plus the tan base and white collar,” one person commented, echoing the “ew” sound that played in the video.
Many American commentators said they were already familiar with ‘British makeup’ from watching reality shows such as Love Island or Geordie Shore.
A viral video by Greek content creator Vasia Tsanikidou mocks the way British women wear makeup, as commentators weigh in on what “British makeup” means.
“Black eyebrows and white lips always surprised me + tan base and white collar,” one person commented, echoing the “ew” sound that played in the video.
One woman compared British makeup to the Jersey Shore look of the early aughts, while another said it involved a lot of lip filler and exaggerated eyebrows with a heavily lined, nude lip.
“I’ve been watching TLC TV shows since I was a kid and yes, I knew about British makeup before TikTok even existed,” one commenter joked.
‘REAL. “I didn’t know how popular orange foundation/bronzer was,” said another.
Some Brits were offended, with one writing: ‘Hey, so this is RUDE!’ to which another commenter responded: “it’s rude to be orange.”
Many American Gen Z influencers are also recreating what they believe is the British makeup look.
Jesse Jaggersa content creator based in Los Angeles, has made several videos for his 876,000 followers ‘trying out British makeup’ throughout September.
Nicole Samuel went viral on Love Island for the way she wore her makeup, as seen above
Jesse Jaggers, a content creator based in Los Angeles, has made several videos for his 876,000 followers ‘trying out British makeup’ throughout September.
Many of his followers urged him to wear makeup like British YouTube content creator Jordan Lipscombe, saying she was the epitome of British glamour.
While some appreciated his attempts, others criticized him and said he needed to perfect his technique.
“I feel like you’re making fun of us UK girls, even though you still love each other,” one commenter wrote.
Many of his followers urged him to put on makeup as a British YouTube content creator. Jordan Lipscombesaying that she was the epitome of British glamour.
Jordan, 25, has amassed 471,000 followers on Instagram, where she shows off her signature look, complete with dark brows, heavily lined nude lips, thick lashes, and highlighter on her cheekbone.
Jordan filmed more videos trying to get Jordan’s look right, saying he planned to be a “bad” Brit at the end of his tutorials.
“This is real makeup from the UK,” one commenter confirmed.